txolops Chapter 267 Preparing for the Destruction of Xiqi
Chapter 267 Preparing for the Destruction of Xiqi
The aura of the Primordial Celestial Venerable lingering above Lintong Pass already indicates the origin of this event.
When the divine senses of all parties detected that traces of Taibai's magical power remained in this place, they withdrew their perceptions and stopped paying attention.
For the various forces in the primordial world, this matter has already been settled:
That is the place where the holy power of the Primordial Heavenly Venerable manifested, and no one else has the right to comment.
As for the fall of the Sage Zhunti, it must be attributed entirely to the pure holy power that Yuanshi Tianzun had sealed within the Pangu Banner in his early years.
If not for this supreme power, Taibai, with his cultivation level, would have had absolutely no chance of slaying a Heavenly Saint.
It was only because they saw that the ironclad rule that no one but a saint could kill a saint remained unbreakable that those who watched from behind the scenes were truly at ease.
As long as the foundation of checks and balances among sages remains unshaken, their own transcendent status and established interests will not be substantially threatened.
At this moment, deep within the Western Paradise's sacred mountain, the laws of Heaven rippled slightly, and Zhunti's figure re-condensed from nothingness, reappearing on the lotus platform.
He has indeed risen from the dead, and the Holy Land still exists.
However, the holy position appeared precarious, its radiance dimmed, and its aura extremely weak and feeble.
If he had simply been killed by the holy power of the Primordial Celestial Venerable, given his saintly physique and connection with the Heavenly Dao, he would never have been in such a sorry state.
The key point is that when Taibai made his move, he used the God-Slaying Spear.
This spear is specifically designed to injure the primordial spirit, possessing an almost eternal destructive power over the true essence of a cultivator.
Therefore, Zhunti's primordial spirit foundation suffered unprecedented damage. To fully recover,
Even with the nourishment of Western religious fortune, it would still take at least a whole Yuanhui (a unit of time) of long life.
During this period, the guide must devote all his efforts, using his own holy power as an aid, to help him stabilize his holy position and nourish his primordial spirit day and night.
In this way, the two leaders of the Western Sect will be unable to spare any attention for the time being, let alone intervene in the Investiture of the Gods calamity.
This potentially huge variable is no longer an imminent concern.
On the other side, after three days of quiet cultivation, Taibai's nearly depleted magical power had been fully restored, and his aura had become even more refined and condensed due to this extreme battle.
Now, the goals set since the beginning of the Investiture of the Gods have been largely achieved:
With the threat from the Western Religion temporarily averted, the hidden danger of having taken in nearly a thousand disciples of the Jie Sect has also been eliminated. The number of 365 righteous gods on the Investiture of the Gods list should now be about 70-80% complete.
Right now, the last and only important thing is to completely end the rebellion in Xiqi and fulfill the promise made to Lady Pingxin.
Kong Xuan's voice rang out from his side, filled with undisguised surprise:
"It's truly unbelievable. I originally thought that after exhausting your life force like that, even if your cultivation wasn't completely ruined, you would need at least a hundred years to recover. But unexpectedly, you've already regained your full strength in just three days. It's truly astonishing."
He approached, his gaze intense, scrutinizing Taibai from head to toe, as if trying to find some hidden source within him.
Venus smiled slightly and said calmly:
"Fellow Daoist, you flatter me. I have said before that my body contains its own universe, which is why my magical power recovers faster than that of ordinary people."
Kong Xuan frowned slightly after hearing this. In his understanding, even with the help of the inner world, such a terrifying recovery speed was beyond the realm of common sense.
However, Venus has no intention of going into detail; some things are best left unsaid.
With a slight movement, he gracefully rose into the air and flew straight towards Mianchi Pass.
Seeing this, Kong Xuan suppressed his doubts and transformed into light to follow closely behind.
A moment later, the two had arrived above Mianchi Pass.
Looking around, the Shang army camp was neatly arranged with flags, exuding an imposing aura.
Having resolved his biggest worry, Taibai was in a good mood, feeling quite pleased with himself.
Those disciples who deviated from the teachings of the Jie Sect and were deeply ingrained with evil deeds have been purged.
The Western religion, which intended to take advantage of the chaos to expand and steal fortune, was also severely defeated.
With the Investiture of the Gods about to be completed, the order of heaven and earth will be reshaped.
Thinking of this, a barely perceptible smile appeared on his lips.
He descended from the clouds and went straight to Wen Zhong.
Wen Zhong was studying a topographical map in his command tent when he saw Taibai and Kong Xuan arriving together. He immediately stood up respectfully and bowed deeply.
Although he did not witness the earth-shattering turmoil in the direction of Lintong Pass, he saw that Taibai and Kong Xuan returned safely, while the many figures who had gone with them earlier were nowhere to be found. He could guess seven or eight parts of the meaning behind this.
"Nephew Wen, immediately assemble the three armies and prepare for a general offensive against Xiqi. This battle will be a decisive victory, completely quelling the rebellion."
"I will obey the decree!"
Without hesitation, Wen Zhong clasped his hands in acceptance of the order, then turned and left the tent. His powerful command resounded throughout the camp, and the entire Shang army quickly sprang into action.
Taibai spread his divine sense and instantly spotted Shen Gongbao, who was hiding in the shadows outside the camp.
He understood, but made no comment.
The Investiture of the Gods is about to end, and this person is merely a pawn in the grand scheme of things. His life, death, or fate is of little importance in the current situation.
He turned to Kong Xuan beside him and said:
"Fellow Daoist Kong Xuan, speed is of the essence in war. If the army marches out and advances, it will likely take a long time."
"Fellow Daoist Kong Xuan, speed is of the essence in war. If the army marches out and advances, it will likely take a long time."
This matter of transporting troops and saving time will require your help, fellow Daoist, to utilize your supernatural abilities. We should proceed with this swift and decisive battle.
Before Kong Xuan could respond, Taibai's figure had already vanished from the spot and flew straight towards Tongguan.
When he was still some distance from Tongguan, he saw a formation covering the pass.
With his current cultivation level, he easily probed into the formation with his divine sense. After a brief sensing, he discovered that all twelve Golden Immortals had gathered inside Tongguan, and the Antarctic Immortal and others were also among them.
Taibai immediately realized that those disciples who had intended to betray the Chan Sect had probably changed their minds after learning of Zhunti's death, which was why they had specially rushed back to Tongguan to rejoin the side.
Although the formation was easily broken and Taibai could destroy it with a flick of his wrist, he still felt gratified.
In any case, the strength of the Chan Sect has been preserved.
The only difference is that during the battle of the Ten Thousand Immortals Formation, Ji Chang was killed by a boulder, and Ji Fa succeeded him.
With the help of his generals and the Twelve Golden Immortals, Ji Fa established the Great Zhou Dynasty.
The overall trend is proceeding along its original path, albeit with slight deviations.
Even so, the Great Zhou Dynasty is now powerless to reverse the overall situation.
With their current strength, they are not yet able to compete with the powerful Shang Dynasty.
Unless they can gain the support of a saint or even an entire religious sect, there may still be a glimmer of hope.
But Taibai believes that no one will be willing to help them now.
Thinking of this, Taibai felt even more carefree.
The next moment, he suddenly appeared above the great formation, and with a palm strike, the entire formation was instantly annihilated.
The commotion caused by the breaking of the formation made the members of the Chan Sect feel as if they were facing a formidable enemy, and they all appeared in mid-air.
The members of the Chan Sect breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that the visitor was Taibai.
"Greetings, Senior Brother!"
Taibai waved his hand to indicate that there was no need for formalities, while his gaze swept over Ju Liusun and the others, and a faint but powerful aura emanated from him.
"You are no longer needed here. You may all return to your respective temples for quiet cultivation."
Upon hearing this, the disciples of the Chan Sect exchanged glances, still puzzled, but all responded in unison:
"I will obey my senior brother's orders!"
After the Golden Immortals departed, Jiang Ziya and Ji Fa hurriedly came out and bowed deeply to Taibai.
Jiang Ziya stepped forward and said:
"Senior Brother, the fall of Shang and the rise of Zhou is the inevitable course of Heaven. Why do you aid and abet the tyrannical Zhou?"
Taibai did not answer, and his figure had already disappeared.